Which of De Soto's expedition members documented their experience?
Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda
Juan Ponce De Leon
Vasco Da Gama
Christopher Columbus
Answer
Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda was one of the few members of Hernando de Soto's expedition to survive and document his experience. He was captured by the Native Americans and lived with them for many years, learning their language and customs. After he was finally able to return to Spain, he wrote a book about his experiences.
Conquering the Unknown: The Adventures of Hernando de Soto
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